These high-tech, air conditioned dog houses for pups on the go are coming soon to Seattle

'Park' your pooch while you shop!

Eight of these high-tech, air conditioned dog houses will soon be found at QFC locations throughout the greater Seattle area.

Eight of these high-tech, air conditioned dog houses will soon be found at QFC locations throughout the greater Seattle area.

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Eight of these high-tech, air conditioned dog houses will soon be found at QFC locations throughout the greater Seattle area.

Eight of these high-tech, air conditioned dog houses will soon be found at QFC locations throughout the greater Seattle area.

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These high-tech, air conditioned dog houses for pups on the go are coming soon to Seattle

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Seattle is about to become even dog friendlier, thanks to a network of high-tech, air conditioned dog houses.

It's a situation well-known to dog owners. You and Fido are out for a walk. The two of you pass a grocery store and you think of a few quick items you wish you could grab.

But then you look down at your four-legged friend. You can't take them inside. You'd rather not tie them up outside.

Soon, a third option will be available to frequenters of eight QFC locations throughout the Seattle area: parking your pooch at DogSpot, the high-tech dog house that will keep your pup safe and comfortable while you run a quick errand.

"This is a solution," Rebecca Eyre, spokeswoman for DogSpot, said. "The things we're solving for are things that are unsafe or illegal."

Like bringing your non-service dog inside a grocery store, tying them up outside, or leaving them in a car, which is never recommended.

DogSpot dog houses are equipped with fans, heat and air conditioning to keep the air inside fresh and the dogs comfortable. They are also equipped with a camera and connected to the internet so you can check on your pup while you're shopping.

The houses were designed according to the specs of a crate that fits a German shepherd, Eyre said, and are considered one size fits most. They are not recommended for dogs over 100 pounds. Two small dogs that are used to being together can also get cozy inside one DogSpot.

After each use, DogSpot will also self-sanitize using hospital-grade UV lights, which kill bacteria, viruses and mold.

These devices will be coming to eight QFC locations in the greater Seattle area (six in Seattle, two on the eastside -- click here to stay updated on exact locations) at the end of May. And thanks to a QFC sponsorship, they will be free to use, rather than the typical 30 cents per minute.

Plus, the first 50 people who sign up in Seattle will be entered to win a $200 BarkShop gift card. Just enter the promo code SEAPUP1.

DogSpot is not meant for short-term use only. The maximum time limit is set at 90 minutes, though the average stay is usually between 15-30 minutes.

"It's really just for when you're trying to pop in somewhere," Eyre said. "You have your dog at your dog-friendly workplace and you need to stop by QFC on your way home, or you want to grab a coffee during your morning walk."

DogSpot already has 60 dog houses in place across 14 states, primarily in the northeast. The eight launching in Seattle just in time for summer are part of a group of 300 launching this year nationwide.

Portland is also on the list of locations expected to have DogSpot soon, though exact dates and locations have yet to be announced. Stay tuned.